Queiroz may rest Beckham

Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz is weighing up whether to leave David Beckham on the bench for tonight's Champions League clash with Marseille.

Madrid have qualified for the knock-out stages and Beckham is due in London tomorrow to receive an OBE at the Palace investiture.

Brazilian full-back Roberto Carlos returns to the squad after recovering from a thigh strain and Portuguese winger Luis Figo had a minor injury scare when he twisted an ankle in training on Monday, but should be fit.

Striker Dmitri Sychev is doubtful for Marseille with a hip injury and former Fulham striker Steve Marlet has still not recovered from an ankle knock.